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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
The player's friendship with a [[Characters in GTA IV|character]] is determined by a "''[Character name]'' like" attribute found in game [[Statistics|stats]]; the higher a friend's "like", the better their relationship with the player. Hanging out with friends is the primary method to improve on the player's relationships with their friends, eventually allowing the player to unlock special benefits; the player can also increase his friendships (as well as their "[[respect]]") through certain storyline missions. However, rejecting offers by friends to go out or ignoring friends for too long will eventually result in a friend's "like" towards the player dropping; players will be notified of the latter via a [[Phone|text message]].
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The player's friendship with a [[Characters in GTA IV|character]] is determined by a "''[Character name]'' like" attribute found in game [[Statistics|stats]]; the higher a friend's "like", the better their relationship with the player. Hanging out with friends is the primary method to improve on the player's relationships with their friends, eventually allowing the player to unlock special benefits; the player can also increase his friendships (as well as their "[[respect]]") through certain storyline missions. However, rejecting offers by friends to go out or ignoring friends for too long will eventually result in a friend's "like" towards the player dropping; players will be notified of the latter via a [[Mobile Phone#Grand_Theft_Auto_IV|text message]].
   
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===Call by phone===
The player may engage in specific activities with a characters, including bowling, going to a strip club, and going for a drink at a bar; these activities are activated by either having the player call their friends for a specific activity on their [[Phone|mobile phone]], or wait for their friends to call instead (to which point their friends will pick a specific activity to do instead).
 
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The player may engage in specific activities with a characters, including bowling, going to a strip club, and going for a drink at a bar; these activities are activated by either having the player call their friends for a specific activity on their [[Mobile Phone#Grand_Theft_Auto_IV|mobile phone]], or wait for their friends to call instead (to which point their friends will pick a specific activity to do instead).
   
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Except Roman, a friend may be sleeping and will tell Niko to call back at the time they request when he calls them at a late time. If Niko performs this, the friendship of that friend may drop.
After setting an appointment, the player will have to head to their waiting friend, which will spawn in one of several possible points of the city; if the player does not pick their friend up for several hours, the friend will eventually become "bored" and cancel the meeting, reducing the friend's "like" towards the player. They can also call their friend to cancel the activity, this will reduce the friend's "likeness" as well, but only in a smaller percentage than if they're not warned and left to wait (read below). After picking up their friend, the player's is primarily instructed to head to the activity as agreed upon during the phone call, but can in fact make several stopovers on the way for other activities to boost the increase of the friend's "like" upon completion of the outing. Once the player complete the primary activity, the friend will ask the player to drop them off a specific location, at which point the friend's "like" will increase.
 
   
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===Pickup friends===
Note that these activities will cost [[money]], with some (such as going to eat with [[Roman]]) being particularly expensive for players early in the game.
 
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After setting an appointment, the player will have to head to their waiting friend, which will spawn in one of several possible points of the city.
   
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If the player does not pick their friend up for several hours, the friend will eventually become "bored" and cancel the meeting, reducing the friend's "like" towards the player. They can also call their friend to cancel the activity<!-- , this will reduce the friend's "likeness" as well, but only in a smaller percentage than if they're not warned and left to wait (read below) -->.
The friendship feature is derided by certain commentators as a tedious and annoying aspect of GTA IV, as friends will consistently call the player on offers to go on outings, and there is no clear way of avoiding the activity without sacrificing their player's friendships. (Thereby making it difficult to leisurely explore the city or seek out [[Flying Rats]] and side missions.) Even if the player chooses not to go on any outings, friends will still call the player regardless, even if the player sets their phone into silent mode (which is intended to block incoming calls). However, there is a simple method of avoiding going on outings without penalty; this is achieved by initially accepting a friend's offer to go out, and selecting the "Cancel Plans" option after the call.
 
   
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The player can use nearly any mode of transport during an outing. In addition to regular road vehicles, the player can also take a [[Taxi]] or ride the [[Subway in GTA IV|subway]]. If the player chooses to pick a friend up using a motorbike or a helicopter, the friend will utter unique comments on the player's choice of vehicle.
The friendship feature was apparently downgraded in importance following GTA IV. The feature was brought over to [[The Lost and Damned]] (see [[Friendships in The Lost and Damned]]), but is no longer mandatory to the player to do. In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the friendship feature is the same as in TLAD; it is not mandatory to do as there is only two friends available for the player.
 
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After picking up a friend for an outing, he will usually engage the player character in a conversation about their personal life.
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===Activities with friends===
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After picking up their friend, the player's is primarily instructed to head to the activity as agreed upon during the phone call, but can in fact make several stopovers on the way for other activities to boost the increase of the friend's "like" upon completion of the outing. Once the player complete the primary activity, the friend will ask the player to drop them off a specific location, at which point the friend's "like" will increase.
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Note that these activities will cost [[money]], with some (such as going to eat with [[Roman]]) being particularly expensive for players early in the game.
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It should be noted the gap between the completion of the mission and the point which a friendship is established may last several days. Also three of five friends are required for 100% completion.
   
 
==Friends==
 
==Friends==
 
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There is a total of five available friends in GTA IV, two of which may be killed over the course of GTA IV's storyline:
 
There is a total of five available friends in GTA IV, two of which may be killed over the course of GTA IV's storyline:
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-spacing: 1; background-color:#222222; text-align: center;"
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!width=100|
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!width=180|[[Roman Bellic]]
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[[File:RomanBellicIV.png|center|100px|link=Roman Bellic]]
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!width=180|[[Little Jacob]]
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[[File:JacobHughesIV.png|center|100px|link=Little Jacob]]
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!width=180|[[Brucie Kibbutz]]
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[[File:BrucieKibbutzIV.png|center|100px|link=Brucie Kibbutz]]
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!width=180|[[Dwayne Forge]]
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[[File:DwayneForgeIV.png|center|100px|link=Dwayne Forge]]
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!width=180|[[Patrick McReary]]
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[[File:PatrickMcRearyIV.png|center|100px|link=Patrick McReary]]
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|-
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!Unlocked by
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|[[Bleed Out]]
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|[[Shadow]]
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|[[No. 1]]
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|[[The Holland Play]]
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|[[Three Leaf Clover]]
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|-
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!Available time
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|anytime
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|2:00pm - 4:00am
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|7:00am - 1:00am
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|11:00am - 3:00am
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|3:00pm - 6:00am
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|-
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!Activities
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|[[Eating]]<br />[[Drinking]]<br />[[Bowling]]<br />[[Pool]]<br />[[Darts]]<br />[[Strip Club]]<br />Shows<br />Calls for lift
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|[[Eating]]<br />[[Drinking]]<br /><span style="color:#444444">Bowling</span><br />[[Pool]]<br />[[Darts]]<br />[[Strip Club]]<br />Shows<br />Calls for lift
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|[[Eating]]<br />[[Drinking]]<br />[[Bowling]]<br /><span style="color:#444444">Pool</span><br /><span style="color:#444444">Darts</span><br />[[Strip Club]]<br />Shows<br />Calls for lift<br />Heli Ride<br />Boating
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|[[Eating]]<br />[[Drinking]]<br />[[Bowling]]<br /><span style="color:#444444">Pool</span><br /><span style="color:#444444">Darts</span><br />[[Strip Club]]<br /><span style="color:#444444">Shows</span><br />Calls for lift
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|<span style="color:#444444">Eating</span><br />[[Drinking]]<br />[[Bowling]]<br />[[Pool]]<br />[[Darts]]<br />[[Strip Club]]<br />Shows<br />Calls for lift
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|-
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!Favorite eating place
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|[[Burger Shot]]
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|[[Cluckin' Bell]]
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|[[Superstar Café]]
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|[[Cluckin' Bell]]
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|You can't eat with Packie.
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|-
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!Favors
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|[[File:MobilePhone-GTAIV-CallCarService.jpg|link=#Roman Bellic: Car Service|Car Service]]
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|[[File:MobilePhone-GTAIV-CallGuns.jpg|link=#Little Jacob: Guns|Guns]]
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|[[File:MobilePhone-GTAIV-CallChopper.jpg|link=#Brucie Kibbutz: Chopper|Chopper]]
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|[[File:MobilePhone-GTAIV-CallBackup.jpg|link=#Dwayne Forge: Backup|Backup]]
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|[[File:MobilePhone-GTAIV-CallBomb.jpg|link=#Patrick McReary: Bomb|Bomb]]
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|-
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!Notes
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|style="font-size: 85%;"|If the player chooses the [[Deal]] ending he is no longer available for friendship activities
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|style="font-size: 85%;"|Only a friend if the player chooses to kill [[Playboy X]] instead,<br />and positively answers his [[Mail.eyefind.info|email]]. 
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|}
   
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==Activities==
* [[Roman Bellic]], unlocked after "[[Bleed Out]]". (If the player chooses the [[Deal]] ending, he is shot and killed and he is no longer available for friendship activities)
 
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There are a total of ten activities that can be performed in an outing. Only certain activities are available to each friend, and even then so friend may express preferences towards a certain type of establishment to go to.
* [[Little Jacob]], unlocked after "[[Shadow]]".
 
* [[Brucie Kibbutz]], unlocked after "[[No. 1]]".
 
* [[Dwayne Forge]], unlocked after "[[The Holland Play]]", if the player chooses to kill [[Playboy X]] instead and positively answers his [[Mail.eyefind.info|email]].
 
* [[Patrick McReary]], unlocked after "[[Three Leaf Clover]]".
 
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-BurgerShot.png]][[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-CluckinBell.png]][[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Restaurant.png]]'''[[Eating]]'''
It should be noted the gap between the completion of the mission and the point which a friendship is established may last several days. Also three of five friends are required for 100% completion.
 
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: This can be done at any [[Burger Shot]], [[Cluckin' Bell]] and [[Pizza This]] branch throughout Liberty City, and also other diners, cafes and restaurants that become available while you're out with a friend.
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Bar.png]][[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Club.png]]'''[[Drinking]]'''
==Activities==
 
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: Drinking at the bars in [[Hove Beach]] ([[Broker]]), [[Steinway]] ([[Dukes]]), [[Purgatory]] ([[Algonquin]]), or Hatton Gardens ([[Algonquin]]). Being seen driving drunk will attract Wanted stars; it's best to take a taxi.
There are a total of ten activities that can be performed in an outing, including
 
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Bowling.png]]'''[[Bowling]]'''
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: Go bowling in the alleys at Purgatory (Algonquin) or [[Firefly Island]] (Broker).
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-8Ball.png]]'''[[Pool]]'''
* [[Eating]]. This can be done at any [[Burger Shot]], [[Cluckin' Bell]] and [[Pizza This]] branch throughout Liberty City, and also other diners, cafes and restaurants that become available while you're out with a friend.
 
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:Play pool in [[Schottler]] (Broker) or at Playboy X's loft (if available; see spoilers below).
* [[Drinking]] at the bars in [[Hove Beach]] ([[Broker]]), [[Steinway]] ([[Dukes]]), [[Purgatory]] ([[Algonquin]]), or Hatton Gardens ([[Algonquin]]). Being seen driving drunk will attract Wanted stars; it's best to take a taxi. It may take more than one try to hail a cab whilst drunk, as the taxi driver may not respond to your calls.
 
* Go [[bowling]] in the alleys at Purgatory (Algonquin) or [[Firefly Island]] (Broker).
 
* Play [[pool]] in [[Schottler]] (Broker) or at Playboy X's loft (if available; see spoilers below).
 
* Throw some [[darts]] at the Irish/German Pub in Steinway (Dukes) or in Purgatory (Algonquin).
 
* Visit a [[Strip Club|strip club]]. There are [[The Triangle Club]] in [[Northern Gardens]] (Bohan), and [[Honkers Gentlemen's Club]] in Tudor ([[Alderney]]). Lapdances are available in strip clubs.
 
* Visit the [[Perestroika|Cabaret Club]] in Hove Beach (Broker) or the Comedy Club, [[Split Sides]], in [[Star Junction]] (Algonquin) to catch a show.
 
* You can go with [[Brucie Kibbutz]] and two of his lady friends on helicopter and boat trips throughout Liberty City.
 
* Occasionally you will be called to give someone a lift; this usually happens when a friend is injured.
 
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Darts.png]]'''[[Darts]]'''
Only certain activities are available to each friend, and even then so friend may express preferences towards a certain type of establishment to go to:
 
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: Throw some darts at the Irish/German Pub in Steinway (Dukes) or in Purgatory (Algonquin).
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-StripClub.png]]'''[[Strip Club]]'''
;Eating
 
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: Visit a strip club. There are [[The Triangle Club]] in [[Northern Gardens]] (Bohan), and [[Honkers Gentlemen's Club]] in Tudor ([[Alderney]]). Lapdances are available in strip clubs.
*[[Roman Bellic]]: The [[Burger Shot]] in [[Beechwood City]], [[Broker]]
 
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: It is not necessary to have a lapdance. So, the player may do this activity without losing money.
*[[Little Jacob]]: [[Cluckin' Bell]] in [[Cerveza Heights]], Dukes
 
*[[Brucie Kibbutz]]: [[Superstar Café]] in [[Lancaster]], [[Algonquin]]
 
*[[Dwayne Forge]]: [[Cluckin' Bell]] in [[The Triangle]], [[Algonquin]].
 
*[[Patrick McReary]]: You can't eat with Packie.
 
   
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-CabaretClub.png]][[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-ComedyClub.png]]'''Show'''
== Benefits ==
 
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: Visit the [[Perestroika|Cabaret Club]] in Hove Beach (Broker) or the Comedy Club, [[Split Sides]], in [[Star Junction]] (Algonquin) to catch a show.
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-Brucie.png]]'''Heli Ride & Boating'''
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: You can go with [[Brucie Kibbutz]] and two of his lady friends on helicopter and boat trips throughout Liberty City.
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[[File:MapBlip-GTAIV-DestinationYellow.png]]'''Lift'''
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: Occasionally you will be called to give someone a lift; this usually happens when a friend is injured.
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== Favors ==
 
Like [[girlfriends in GTA San Andreas]], friends provide special benefits if their "like" percentage reaches 75% (they will call you to offer their particular ability). You can lose these benefits if their "like" percentage fall below 75%; when you raise the level again, you will get a text message. This will also have effect on the voicemail your friend leaves when he/she is absent.
 
Like [[girlfriends in GTA San Andreas]], friends provide special benefits if their "like" percentage reaches 75% (they will call you to offer their particular ability). You can lose these benefits if their "like" percentage fall below 75%; when you raise the level again, you will get a text message. This will also have effect on the voicemail your friend leaves when he/she is absent.
   
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==='''[[Roman Bellic]]: Car Service'''===
*[[Roman Bellic]]: Sends a cab to pick Niko up and take him anywhere for free (albeit at [[Mohammed|the driver's]] annoyance). Unlike the other taxis in game, it can be used even if Niko has a wanted level, which can be used to easily get out of range of the police. Following [[Roman's Sorrow]], this benefit will be unavailable for several missions (as his depot has been burned down). The car service will be available after completion of the mission [[Blow Your Cover]], when Roman's insurance money pays off. After [[Mallorie]] calls to report Roman missing, Niko cannot hang out with him or call for a taxi until he rescues Roman in "[[Hostile Negotiation]]". Roman is available at all times for activities. After this mission, Roman will buy a new fleet of cabs. However, if you chose the Deal Ending, Roman will be killed, and you are unable to hang out with him anymore.
 
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[[File:RomansTaxi-GTA4-front.jpg|right|160px]]
*[[Little Jacob]]: Drives to a secluded location near the player; his car's trunk is full of guns to purchase at a discount (60% off). Niko can do this during a mission. The best times to call for activities are between 2pm - 4am. After Elizabeta calls Niko to get to her place, Niko cannot hang out with Jacob until the mission [[The Snow Storm]] is completed.
 
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''Roman will send you one of his cabs to pick you up and take you to destinations around the city.''
*[[Brucie Kibbutz]]: Picks Niko up with his helicopter, and transports him to designated landing zones around the city (Niko will have to meet him at these points). The best times to call for activities are between 7am - 1am.
 
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* Sends a cab to pick Niko up and take him anywhere for free (albeit at [[Mohammed|the driver's]] annoyance). Unlike the other taxis in game, it can be used even if Niko has a wanted level, which can be used to easily get out of range of the police.
*[[Dwayne Forge]]: Sends a car with two armed men who will follow and help Niko in combat. In order to unlock his friendship, the player must allow him to live in [[The Holland Play]], and later respond positively to an e-mail he will send (some time after this he will invite Niko out). The best times to call for activities are between 11am - 3am. Sparing Dwayne also allows use of Playboy X's loft apartment, including its pool table.
 
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* Following [[Roman's Sorrow]], this benefit will be unavailable for several missions (as his depot has been burned down). The car service will be available after completion of the mission [[Blow Your Cover]], when Roman's insurance money pays off. After this mission, Roman will buy a new fleet of cabs.
*[[Patrick McReary]]: Supplies Niko with a car bomb which can be placed under any car and detonated using Niko's [[Cell Phone|phone]]. The best times to call for activities are between 3pm - 6am. After a [[Derrick McReary|bro]][[Francis McReary|ther]]'s funeral and Gerry ordering Niko to kidnap Gracie, Niko cannot hang out with Packie until the mission [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]] is completed.
 
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* After [[Mallorie]] calls to report Roman missing, Niko cannot hang out with him or call for a taxi until he rescues Roman in "[[Hostile Negotiation]]".
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* However, if you chose the Deal Ending, Roman will be killed, and you are unable to hang out with him anymore.
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==='''[[Little Jacob]]: Guns'''===
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[[File:LittleJacob-GTAIV-guns.jpg|right|160px]]
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''He will arrive at a location near you and sell you guns and equipment at discounted prices.''
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* Drives to a secluded location near the player; his car's trunk is full of guns to purchase at a discount (60% off). Niko can do this during a mission.
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* After Elizabeta calls Niko to get to her place, Niko cannot hang out with Jacob until the mission [[The Snow Storm]] is completed.
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==='''[[Brucie Kibbutz]]: Chopper'''===
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''He will pick you up in a helicopter and take you to distinations around the city.''
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* Picks Niko up with his helicopter, and transports him to designated landing zones around the city (Niko will have to meet him at these points).
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[[File:BrucieChopper-GTAIV-Destinations.jpg|right|160px]]
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|- style="text-align: center; background-color:#444444;"
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|colspan=4|'''Destinations of Brucie Chopper'''
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|-
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|01 || '''Star Junction''' || Kunzite St || Algonquin
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|-
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|02 || '''East Holland''' || San Juan Rd || Algonquin
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|-
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|03 || '''Northwood''' || Grummer Rd || Algonquin
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|-
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|04 || '''The Exchange''' || Albany Ave || Algonquin
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|-
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|05 || '''Castle Garden City''' || Castle Drive || Algonquin
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|-
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|06 || '''Chinatown''' || Wong Way and Cavity Lane || Algonquin
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|-
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|07 || '''North Holland''' || Wardite St || Algonquin
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|-
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|08 || '''Middle Park''' || Nickel St || Algonquin
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|-
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|09 || '''Northern Gardens''' || Leavenworth Ave || Bohan
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|-
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|10 || '''Boulevard''' || Greene Ave || Bohan
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|-
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|11 || '''Boulevard''' || Butterfly St || Bohan
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|-
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|12 || '''Meadows Park''' || Middleton Lane || Dukes
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|-
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|13 || '''Firefly Island''' || Wappinger Ave || Broker
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|-
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|14 || '''East Island City''' || Harrison St and Hooper St || Dukes
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|-
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|15 || '''South Slopes''' || Earp St || Broker
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|-
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|16 || '''Francis International Airport''' || Tudor St || Dukes
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|-
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|17 || '''Port Tudor''' || Roebuck Rd || Alderney
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|-
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|18 || '''Acter''' || Vitullo Ave and Berners Rd || Alderney
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|-
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|19 || '''Alderney City''' || Jonestown Ave and Boyden Ave || Alderney
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|-
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|20 || '''Leftwood''' || Beaverhead Ave || Alderney
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|-
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|21 || '''Acter Industrial Park''' || Toggle Ave || Alderney
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|-
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|22 || '''Leftwood''' || Applewhite St || Alderney
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|-
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|23 || '''Happiness Island''' || Union Drive West || Algonquin
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|24 || '''Liberty''' || President Ave || Algonquin
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|25 || '''Charge Island''' || East Borough Bridge ||
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==='''[[Dwayne Forge]]: Backup'''===
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[[File:DwayneForgeBackup-GTAIV.jpg|right|160px]]
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''He will send a couple of his goons to help you out.''
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* Sends a car with two armed men who will follow and help Niko in combat.
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* In order to unlock his friendship, the player must allow him to live in [[The Holland Play]], and later respond positively to an e-mail he will send (some time after this he will invite Niko out). Sparing Dwayne also allows use of Playboy X's loft apartment, including its pool table.
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==='''[[Patrick McReary]]: Bomb'''===
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[[File:PackieMcReary-GTAIV-BombSize.jpg|right|160px]]
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''He will place a phone bomb nearby. Collect the phone bomb and plant it on a car.''
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* Supplies Niko with a car bomb which can be placed under any car and detonated using Niko's [[Mobile Phone#Grand_Theft_Auto_IV|phone]].
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* After a [[Derrick McReary|bro]][[Francis McReary|ther]]'s [[Undertaker|funeral]] and Gerry ordering Niko to kidnap Gracie, Niko cannot hang out with Packie until the mission [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]] is completed.
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* [[Roman Bellic]], unlocked after "[[Bleed Out]]". (If the player chooses the [[Deal]] ending, he is shot and killed and he is no longer available for friendship activities)
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* [[Little Jacob]], unlocked after "[[Shadow]]".
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* [[Brucie Kibbutz]], unlocked after "[[No. 1]]".
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* [[Dwayne Forge]], unlocked after "[[The Holland Play]]", if the player chooses to kill [[Playboy X]] instead and positively answers his [[Mail.eyefind.info|email]].
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* [[Patrick McReary]], unlocked after "[[Three Leaf Clover]]".
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-spacing: 1; background-color:#222222;"
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!colspan=2|Eating
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|-
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|[[Roman Bellic]]
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|The [[Burger Shot]] in [[Beechwood City]], [[Broker]]
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|-
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|[[Little Jacob]]
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|[[Cluckin' Bell]] in [[Cerveza Heights]], Dukes
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|-
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|[[Brucie Kibbutz]]
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|[[Superstar Café]] in [[Lancaster]], [[Algonquin]]
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|-
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|[[Dwayne Forge]]
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|[[Cluckin' Bell]] in [[The Triangle]], [[Algonquin]].
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|[[Patrick McReary]]
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|You can't eat with Packie.
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Roman Bellic - Roman is available at all times for activities.
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Little Jacob - The best times to call for activities are between 2pm - 4am.
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Brucie Kibbutz - The best times to call for activities are between 7am - 1am.
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Dwayne Forge - The best times to call for activities are between 11am - 3am.
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Patrick McReary - The best times to call for activities are between 3pm - 6am.
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==Criticism==
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The friendship feature is derided by certain commentators as a tedious and annoying aspect of GTA IV, as friends will consistently call the player on offers to go on outings, and there is no clear way of avoiding the activity without sacrificing their player's friendships. (Thereby making it difficult to leisurely explore the city or seek out [[Flying Rats]] and side missions.) Even if the player chooses not to go on any outings, friends will still call the player regardless, even if the player sets their phone into silent mode (which is intended to block incoming calls). However, there is a simple method of avoiding going on outings without penalty; this is achieved by initially accepting a friend's offer to go out, and selecting the "Cancel Plans" option after the call.
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The friendship feature was downgraded in importance following GTA IV. The feature was brought over to [[The Lost and Damned]] (see [[Friendships in The Lost and Damned]]), but is no longer mandatory to the player to do. In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the friendship feature is the same as in TLAD; it is not mandatory to do as there is only two friends available for the player.
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The friendship system was heavily criticized by [[Grand Theft Auto Series|GTA]] fans, because of the friends may constantly call Niko and ask them to hang out, and it is hard to explore Liberty City without any interruptions. Because of this, the feature is absent from [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. However, you still have a small amount of friends (you can now hang out with another protagonist), and they will never call you, you can only call them, and there is no penalty for not calling them.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* It is possible to arrange more than one appointment with multiple friends, but the player can only select one friend to pick up, to which point other appointments are automatically canceled. There is no penalty in friendship under this condition.
 
* It is possible to arrange more than one appointment with multiple friends, but the player can only select one friend to pick up, to which point other appointments are automatically canceled. There is no penalty in friendship under this condition.
* If Niko is late to pickup a friend, the friendship will drop.
 
* Except Roman, a friend may be sleeping and will tell Niko to call back at the time they request when he calls them at a late time. If Niko performs this, the friendship of that friend may drop.
 
* The player can use nearly any mode of transport during an outing. In addition to regular road vehicles, the player can also take a [[Taxi]] or ride the [[Subway in GTA IV|subway]]. If the player chooses to pick a friend up using a motorbike or a helicopter, the friend will utter unique comments on the player's choice of vehicle.
 
* After picking up a friend for an outing, he will usually engage the player character in a conversation about their personal life.
 
* Roman and Dwayne are the only friends whos special benefits and doing all activities do not count towards 100% completion, because they can be killed during the game.
 
* Dwayne is the only friend that you don't get an achievement from unlocking his special ability, most possibly since Niko has to decide his fate.
 
 
* After the player finishes the mission [[One Last Thing]], Niko cannot hang out with any of his friends, (including Packie and Dwayne) until the [[A Revenger's Tragedy|final]] [[Out of Commission|mission]] is completed.
 
* After the player finishes the mission [[One Last Thing]], Niko cannot hang out with any of his friends, (including Packie and Dwayne) until the [[A Revenger's Tragedy|final]] [[Out of Commission|mission]] is completed.
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* Roman and Dwayne are the only friends whose special benefits and doing all activities do not count towards 100% completion, because they can be killed during the game.
* All friends have a file in the [[LCPD Database|LCPD Criminal Database]].
 
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* Dwayne is the only friend that you don't get an achievement from unlocking his special ability, most possibly since Niko has to decide his fate.
* The friendship system was heavily criticized by [[Grand Theft Auto Series|GTA]] fans, because of the friends may constantly call Niko and ask them to hang out, and it is hard to explore Liberty City without any interruptions. Because of this, the feature is absent from [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. However, you still have a small amount of friends (you can now hang out with another protagonist), and they will call you less often.
 
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* All friends have a file in the [[LCPD Database|LCPD Criminal Database]]. Roman is the only one to not have a file in the LCPD in-car database.
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* Strangely, if you leave your friend in a friend activity, it will raise their 'Like' status to Niko.
   
 
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Revision as of 14:13, 8 February 2015

This article refers to maintaining major friendships in GTA IV. For the minor characters Niko meets in the street, see Random Characters

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the player will eventually befriend several acquaintances over the course of the game's storyline, primarily after performing an adequate number of missions for the contacts.

Overview

The player's friendship with a character is determined by a "[Character name] like" attribute found in game stats; the higher a friend's "like", the better their relationship with the player. Hanging out with friends is the primary method to improve on the player's relationships with their friends, eventually allowing the player to unlock special benefits; the player can also increase his friendships (as well as their "respect") through certain storyline missions. However, rejecting offers by friends to go out or ignoring friends for too long will eventually result in a friend's "like" towards the player dropping; players will be notified of the latter via a text message.

Call by phone

The player may engage in specific activities with a characters, including bowling, going to a strip club, and going for a drink at a bar; these activities are activated by either having the player call their friends for a specific activity on their mobile phone, or wait for their friends to call instead (to which point their friends will pick a specific activity to do instead).

Except Roman, a friend may be sleeping and will tell Niko to call back at the time they request when he calls them at a late time. If Niko performs this, the friendship of that friend may drop.

Pickup friends

After setting an appointment, the player will have to head to their waiting friend, which will spawn in one of several possible points of the city.

If the player does not pick their friend up for several hours, the friend will eventually become "bored" and cancel the meeting, reducing the friend's "like" towards the player. They can also call their friend to cancel the activity.

The player can use nearly any mode of transport during an outing. In addition to regular road vehicles, the player can also take a Taxi or ride the subway. If the player chooses to pick a friend up using a motorbike or a helicopter, the friend will utter unique comments on the player's choice of vehicle.

After picking up a friend for an outing, he will usually engage the player character in a conversation about their personal life.

Activities with friends

After picking up their friend, the player's is primarily instructed to head to the activity as agreed upon during the phone call, but can in fact make several stopovers on the way for other activities to boost the increase of the friend's "like" upon completion of the outing. Once the player complete the primary activity, the friend will ask the player to drop them off a specific location, at which point the friend's "like" will increase.

Note that these activities will cost money, with some (such as going to eat with Roman) being particularly expensive for players early in the game.

It should be noted the gap between the completion of the mission and the point which a friendship is established may last several days. Also three of five friends are required for 100% completion.

Friends

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There is a total of five available friends in GTA IV, two of which may be killed over the course of GTA IV's storyline:

Roman Bellic
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Little Jacob
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Brucie Kibbutz
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Dwayne Forge
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Patrick McReary
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Unlocked by Bleed Out Shadow No. 1 The Holland Play Three Leaf Clover
Available time anytime 2:00pm - 4:00am 7:00am - 1:00am 11:00am - 3:00am 3:00pm - 6:00am
Activities Eating
Drinking
Bowling
Pool
Darts
Strip Club
Shows
Calls for lift
Eating
Drinking
Bowling
Pool
Darts
Strip Club
Shows
Calls for lift
Eating
Drinking
Bowling
Pool
Darts
Strip Club
Shows
Calls for lift
Heli Ride
Boating
Eating
Drinking
Bowling
Pool
Darts
Strip Club
Shows
Calls for lift
Eating
Drinking
Bowling
Pool
Darts
Strip Club
Shows
Calls for lift
Favorite eating place Burger Shot Cluckin' Bell Superstar Café Cluckin' Bell You can't eat with Packie.
Favors Car Service Guns Chopper Backup Bomb
Notes If the player chooses the Deal ending he is no longer available for friendship activities Only a friend if the player chooses to kill Playboy X instead,
and positively answers his email

Activities

There are a total of ten activities that can be performed in an outing. Only certain activities are available to each friend, and even then so friend may express preferences towards a certain type of establishment to go to.

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This can be done at any Burger Shot, Cluckin' Bell and Pizza This branch throughout Liberty City, and also other diners, cafes and restaurants that become available while you're out with a friend.

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Drinking at the bars in Hove Beach (Broker), Steinway (Dukes), Purgatory (Algonquin), or Hatton Gardens (Algonquin). Being seen driving drunk will attract Wanted stars; it's best to take a taxi.

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Go bowling in the alleys at Purgatory (Algonquin) or Firefly Island (Broker).

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Play pool in Schottler (Broker) or at Playboy X's loft (if available; see spoilers below).

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Throw some darts at the Irish/German Pub in Steinway (Dukes) or in Purgatory (Algonquin).

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Visit a strip club. There are The Triangle Club in Northern Gardens (Bohan), and Honkers Gentlemen's Club in Tudor (Alderney). Lapdances are available in strip clubs.
It is not necessary to have a lapdance. So, the player may do this activity without losing money.

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Visit the Cabaret Club in Hove Beach (Broker) or the Comedy Club, Split Sides, in Star Junction (Algonquin) to catch a show.

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You can go with Brucie Kibbutz and two of his lady friends on helicopter and boat trips throughout Liberty City.

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Occasionally you will be called to give someone a lift; this usually happens when a friend is injured.

Favors

Like girlfriends in GTA San Andreas, friends provide special benefits if their "like" percentage reaches 75% (they will call you to offer their particular ability). You can lose these benefits if their "like" percentage fall below 75%; when you raise the level again, you will get a text message. This will also have effect on the voicemail your friend leaves when he/she is absent.

Note: Sometimes a friend's benefit will not be available, due to excessive use or being blocked during certain missions.

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Roman Bellic: Car Service

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Roman will send you one of his cabs to pick you up and take you to destinations around the city.

  • Sends a cab to pick Niko up and take him anywhere for free (albeit at the driver's annoyance). Unlike the other taxis in game, it can be used even if Niko has a wanted level, which can be used to easily get out of range of the police.
  • Following Roman's Sorrow, this benefit will be unavailable for several missions (as his depot has been burned down). The car service will be available after completion of the mission Blow Your Cover, when Roman's insurance money pays off. After this mission, Roman will buy a new fleet of cabs.
  • After Mallorie calls to report Roman missing, Niko cannot hang out with him or call for a taxi until he rescues Roman in "Hostile Negotiation".
  • However, if you chose the Deal Ending, Roman will be killed, and you are unable to hang out with him anymore.


Little Jacob: Guns

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He will arrive at a location near you and sell you guns and equipment at discounted prices.

  • Drives to a secluded location near the player; his car's trunk is full of guns to purchase at a discount (60% off). Niko can do this during a mission.
  • After Elizabeta calls Niko to get to her place, Niko cannot hang out with Jacob until the mission The Snow Storm is completed.


Brucie Kibbutz: Chopper

He will pick you up in a helicopter and take you to distinations around the city.

  • Picks Niko up with his helicopter, and transports him to designated landing zones around the city (Niko will have to meet him at these points).
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Destinations of Brucie Chopper
01 Star Junction Kunzite St Algonquin
02 East Holland San Juan Rd Algonquin
03 Northwood Grummer Rd Algonquin
04 The Exchange Albany Ave Algonquin
05 Castle Garden City Castle Drive Algonquin
06 Chinatown Wong Way and Cavity Lane Algonquin
07 North Holland Wardite St Algonquin
08 Middle Park Nickel St Algonquin
09 Northern Gardens Leavenworth Ave Bohan
10 Boulevard Greene Ave Bohan
11 Boulevard Butterfly St Bohan
12 Meadows Park Middleton Lane Dukes
13 Firefly Island Wappinger Ave Broker
14 East Island City Harrison St and Hooper St Dukes
15 South Slopes Earp St Broker
16 Francis International Airport Tudor St Dukes
17 Port Tudor Roebuck Rd Alderney
18 Acter Vitullo Ave and Berners Rd Alderney
19 Alderney City Jonestown Ave and Boyden Ave Alderney
20 Leftwood Beaverhead Ave Alderney
21 Acter Industrial Park Toggle Ave Alderney
22 Leftwood Applewhite St Alderney
23 Happiness Island Union Drive West Algonquin
24 Liberty President Ave Algonquin
25 Charge Island East Borough Bridge


Dwayne Forge: Backup

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He will send a couple of his goons to help you out.

  • Sends a car with two armed men who will follow and help Niko in combat.
  • In order to unlock his friendship, the player must allow him to live in The Holland Play, and later respond positively to an e-mail he will send (some time after this he will invite Niko out). Sparing Dwayne also allows use of Playboy X's loft apartment, including its pool table.


Patrick McReary: Bomb

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He will place a phone bomb nearby. Collect the phone bomb and plant it on a car.

  • Supplies Niko with a car bomb which can be placed under any car and detonated using Niko's phone.
  • After a brother's funeral and Gerry ordering Niko to kidnap Gracie, Niko cannot hang out with Packie until the mission Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend is completed.


Criticism

The friendship feature is derided by certain commentators as a tedious and annoying aspect of GTA IV, as friends will consistently call the player on offers to go on outings, and there is no clear way of avoiding the activity without sacrificing their player's friendships. (Thereby making it difficult to leisurely explore the city or seek out Flying Rats and side missions.) Even if the player chooses not to go on any outings, friends will still call the player regardless, even if the player sets their phone into silent mode (which is intended to block incoming calls). However, there is a simple method of avoiding going on outings without penalty; this is achieved by initially accepting a friend's offer to go out, and selecting the "Cancel Plans" option after the call.

The friendship feature was downgraded in importance following GTA IV. The feature was brought over to The Lost and Damned (see Friendships in The Lost and Damned), but is no longer mandatory to the player to do. In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the friendship feature is the same as in TLAD; it is not mandatory to do as there is only two friends available for the player.

The friendship system was heavily criticized by GTA fans, because of the friends may constantly call Niko and ask them to hang out, and it is hard to explore Liberty City without any interruptions. Because of this, the feature is absent from Grand Theft Auto V. However, you still have a small amount of friends (you can now hang out with another protagonist), and they will never call you, you can only call them, and there is no penalty for not calling them.

Trivia

  • It is possible to arrange more than one appointment with multiple friends, but the player can only select one friend to pick up, to which point other appointments are automatically canceled. There is no penalty in friendship under this condition.
  • After the player finishes the mission One Last Thing, Niko cannot hang out with any of his friends, (including Packie and Dwayne) until the final mission is completed.
  • Roman and Dwayne are the only friends whose special benefits and doing all activities do not count towards 100% completion, because they can be killed during the game.
  • Dwayne is the only friend that you don't get an achievement from unlocking his special ability, most possibly since Niko has to decide his fate.
  • All friends have a file in the LCPD Criminal Database. Roman is the only one to not have a file in the LCPD in-car database.
  • Strangely, if you leave your friend in a friend activity, it will raise their 'Like' status to Niko.

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See also

[ ve ]Grand Theft Auto IV
LocationsLiberty City (Algonquin | Bohan | Broker | Dukes) | Alderney
CharactersCharacters | Niko Bellic | Roman Bellic | Vlad Glebov | Mikhail Faustin | Dimitri Rascalov | Brucie Kibbutz | Elizabeta Torres | Patrick McReary | Playboy X | Dwayne Forge | United Liberty Paper contact | Ray Boccino | Jimmy Pegorino
ContentMissions | Random characters | Friends | Girlfriends | Vehicles | Weapons | Clothing | Internet | Radio Stations | Safehouses | TV Shows
Information100% Completion | Achievements and Trophies | Cheats | Features | Trailers | Multiplayer
Episodes from Liberty CityThe Lost and Damned | The Ballad of Gay Tony
CrossoversDiamonds | Heroin | Impossible Trinity (Museum Piece, Collector's Item, and Not So Fast)